Honda Dream 50R

Honda Dream 50R

In 1962 Honda revealed its first 50cc-class works racer the RC110. At the same time it released a road-legal version called the CR110 Cub Racing. Like many small-capacity motorcycles of this era these were elegant machines with a delicate minimalism that seems to appeal more and more. The beauty in the picture isn’t a sixties racer though. It’s the Honda Dream 50R a limited edition model released in 2004 to commemorate Honda’s early racing history. For 5499 you got a 156lb lightweight with an engine built by Honda’s racing division including race-spec cams valve springs and pistons and a six-speed gearbox. But before you get too excited that 49cc four-stroke produces just seven bhp—at a heady 13500 rpm. It’s not road legal and even if it was a trip to the corner store would probably be the limit. As a piece of rolling motorcycle sculpture though it’s just perfect. [With thanks to Mike Nash and Jim Jowers.]

Source: Bike Exif